However, many settlers fled the area during the War of 1812.
In spring, the settlers, except for four families, fled to neighboring towns.
Most settlers had already fled, and Ehrenberg was unable to find food.
The settlers soon fled north under cover of darkness.
Settlers fled to the nearby forest to escape the invaders.
Many settlers fled to Chicago, then a small town, which became overcrowded with hungry refugees.
As the war broadened, many settlers fled the region.
And in the meantime all the Portuguese settlers fled.
Early settlers in the area fled to Huron during the War of 1812.
Settlers fled feared and actual attacks by the British and their allies.